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CDC Alert: Flesh-eating Screwworms Near Texas Border as Tamaulipas Outbreak Grows
health1 month ago

CDC Alert: Flesh-eating Screwworms Near Texas Border as Tamaulipas Outbreak Grows

The CDC issued a Health Advisory warning clinicians that the New World Screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae eat living tissue, is expanding toward Texas after eight active animal cases in Tamaulipas and growing outbreaks across Mexico. The Barnyard-friendly pest can devastate livestock and occasionally affect people; eradication programs using sterile male flies have previously worked, but a 2022 breach has allowed spread. US officials urge clinicians to identify and remove all larvae, dispose of them in 70% ethanol, report cases to the CDC, and submit larvae for confirmation, while the USDA continues mass sterile-male releases to reestablish a barrier along the border. Human risk remains low, but awareness is being heightened due to cross-border movement and ongoing outbreaks.

via Ars Technica|
#cdc#health#mexico
U.S. Reports First Human Cases of Flesh-Eating Screwworms and Bacteria
health6 months ago

U.S. Reports First Human Cases of Flesh-Eating Screwworms and Bacteria

A rare case of flesh-eating screwworm in the U.S. has been reported in a traveler returning from Central America, but health officials say the risk to the public is very low due to the parasite's limited presence and effective containment measures. The screwworm, a fly whose larvae can cause severe tissue damage, mainly affects livestock but can infect humans through open wounds. Ongoing efforts in Central America and Mexico aim to control outbreaks, and the U.S. has prepared response plans to prevent further spread.

via PBS|
#eradication#health#parasite
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Cases Surge in Mexico and the U.S.
health6 months ago

Flesh-Eating Screwworm Cases Surge in Mexico and the U.S.

The infestation of flesh-eating screwworms in Mexico has increased by 53% over four weeks, affecting animals and humans, with cases reported in southern states and a recent human case in the US linked to Central America. The parasite, which causes serious tissue damage, poses risks especially to those in rural areas or working with livestock, and health officials emphasize prevention and prompt treatment.

via BBC|
#health#infestation#mexico
First U.S. Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Detected
health6 months ago

First U.S. Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Detected

A Maryland resident who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with the rare New World screwworm, marking the first U.S. case linked to travel to an outbreak area. The parasite, which lays eggs in open wounds and can cause flesh-eating larvae, poses low risk to the public but is a concern for livestock and rural communities. The individual has recovered, and no transmission has been reported. Prevention includes avoiding insect bites and keeping wounds covered, while treatment involves removing the larvae. Scientists are monitoring the situation as the parasite's northward spread remains a concern.

via CBS News|
#cdc#health#maryland
U.S. Reports First Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Post-Travel
health6 months ago

U.S. Reports First Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Post-Travel

The US has confirmed its first human case of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, in a traveler from El Salvador, prompting increased vigilance as the parasite's northward spread threatens livestock and public health. The screwworm, historically eradicated in the US through sterile insect techniques, is re-emerging in Central America and Mexico, leading to new control measures including the construction of a sterile fly production facility in Texas.

via NPR|
#health#livestock#parasite
U.S. Reports First Human Screwworm Case Linked to Travel
health6 months ago

U.S. Reports First Human Screwworm Case Linked to Travel

The first confirmed case of travel-associated New World Screwworm myiasis in a human in the U.S. was reported in a patient returning from El Salvador. The CDC states the risk to public health is currently very low, but the case highlights the potential for the spread of this parasitic infestation caused by fly larvae that feed on live tissue, primarily affecting livestock and occasionally humans, especially in rural areas.

via CBS News|
#cdc#health#parasitic-infestation
First U.S. Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm in Years
health6 months ago

First U.S. Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm in Years

The first human case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been detected in the U.S., linked to recent travel to El Salvador, raising concerns about potential outbreaks. The parasite, which can devastate livestock and wildlife, is being combated with a sterilization program involving billions of sterile flies, but the threat remains significant, especially for the agriculture industry in Texas and neighboring regions.

via NBC News|
#health#outbreak#parasite
First U.S. Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Linked to Central America
health6 months ago

First U.S. Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Linked to Central America

A rare case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been detected in a person in Maryland, US, marking the first such case in the country. The parasite, which typically affects cattle and can be fatal if untreated, was contracted by a traveler from Guatemala. Authorities have responded with treatment and prevention measures, amid concerns about potential impacts on the livestock industry and efforts to control the pest through sterile fly facilities.

via Sky News|
#health#maryland#outbreak
US Reports First Human Screwworm Case Linked to Travel from Guatemala
health6 months ago

US Reports First Human Screwworm Case Linked to Travel from Guatemala

A human case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been confirmed in Maryland, traced to a traveler from Guatemala, marking the first such case in the US since an outbreak in Central America. The incident raises concerns about livestock health and market stability, with authorities and industry groups working to contain the spread and prevent future outbreaks.

via Reuters|
#health#livestock#maryland